Consensus statement on the role of the doctor in New Zealand.

of their patients, and the population as a whole, and undertake this in a caring, compassionate, competent, and trustworthy manner. healthcare and serve as advisors and interpreters in the pursuit of optimal health outcomes using evidence-based medicine and in accordance with available resources. teams, doctors recognise and respect skills and attributes of other practitioners. equity for all people. Waitangi, particularly as it relates to the attainment of health equity for Maori. sector, in the promotion and maintenance of both individual and population health. of the medical profession to uphold the trust placed in them by patients and the community, and demonstrate this through adherence to relevant declarations including the New Zealand Medical Association Code of Ethics and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers Rights. DOCTORS AS SCIENTISTS Doctors have the ability to access, interpret and assimilate new knowledge are capable of effectively managing uncertainty, ambiguity and complexity.